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Had a carotid artery ultrasound and doctor also heard bruit, what do they mean?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Narrowing in artery: When there is significant narrowing in carotid artery-that would create turbulant and that can be heard on examination and called carotid bruit. Go to see your doctor and discuss re- ultrasound finding and further management . Good luck.

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Answered 10/31/2012

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